FAQ

Your questions answered.

First of all, where does the name Bluenose Gopher come from and what does it mean?

We credit a local blogger, Sally Jo Sorensen, for coining the phrase "Bluenose Gopher" when referring to Andrew J. Volstead. Bluenose means a person who advocates a rigorous moral code according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. For us, "Bluenose Gopher" refers to Andrew J. Volstead, a conservative Minnesotan.

Why start a brewpub using the cooperative model?

We believe the cooperative model is a long-term, sustainable model for the brewpub.

What is a cooperative?

Co-operatives are businesses owned and run by and for their members. Whether the members are the customers, employees or residents they have an equal say in what the business does and a share in the profits.

The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice.

Voluntary and Open Membership

Democratic Member Control

Member Economic Participation

Autonomy and Independence

Education, Training and Information

Co-operation among Co-operatives

Concern for Community

What cooperative chapter is Bluenose Gopher Public House organized under?

Bluenose Gopher Public House

Bluenose Gopher Brewery is a co-operative brewpub currently in the process of creating it's brews and organization and predict to open our doors in late 2015 or early 2016. We will open with craft beer, local food and entertainment in a prohibition theme location in downtown Granite Falls, home of Andrew Volstead.

We are a cooperative.

Bluenose Gopher Public House (formerly known as Bluenose Gopher Brewery) is a volunteer-led cooperative pub with a goal of opening its doors in June of 2018.